The 51-year-old Californian research psychologist accused Kavanaugh of sexual assault in a confidential letter earlier this year. On September 16, she decided to tell her story publicly in a story written by The Washington Post.

On Sunday (September 23), Ford agreed to testify in an open hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

"While I am frightened, please know, my fear will not hold me back from testifying and you will be provided with answers to all of your questions," Ford wrote in a letter to Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley. "I ask for fair and respectful treatment."

Since Ford has come forth with her accusations against Kavanaugh, two other women have bravely stood up and told their stories. On Sunday (September 23), Deborah Ramirez accused the judge of sexual misconduct during their years as classmates at Yale University, claiming that he exposed himself to her during a drunken party and caused her to touch him without consent when she pushed him away. On Wednesday (September 26), Julie Swetnick alleged that Kavanaugh was present at a party where she was "drugged" and "gang raped" in high school.